Hussain (as) Alive in London

Category: Arbaeen 1435 |
Posted on 23rd December 2013

As we enter yet another Muharram, I reflect upon the previous year and the ones before last. I think about how I spent my time during the month where millions of Muslims across the globe commemorate martyrdom of the Holy Prophet's grandson, Hussain Ibn Ali.

Many of those days, and up until now are spent in Husayniyah's - places where the story of Imam Hussain is retold. Millions of people the world over come together to remember his martyrdom commemorating his stance against Yazid and his oppression.

I think about the amount of effort put into holding these services, how serious people take it and ultimately what effect it has on us as a community, a global community. I wonder, what if we didn't have such a gift. What if we didn't know about Imam Hussain and his sacrifice? Where would we be?? I shudder to think beyond this, and suffice to count my blessings as I realize how much of a role the remembrance of Imam Hussain (as) has played in my life.

His Sacrifice, his example, the umpteen number of lessons one can draw from that fateful day... the more I think about it the more indebted I feel, indebted to those devout, faithful individuals who in the name of Imam Hussain (as) organise the various programmes of commemoration so that we the community can benefit from the example of Imam Hussain (as).

This year Ahlulbayt TV takes you behind the scenes at various events held in London marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussain(as), with a look at what goes into conducting such programmes and ultimately what inspires those people who hold such commemorations.